New Jersey Online Gambling Banking on Mobile Devices

Analysts and casino officials hope the increased use of cell phones, mobile devices and tablets will keep New Jersey’s online gambling revenue growing. Atlantic City casinos—which offer the state’s...

Published February 24, 2014

Nevada Gets Third Online Gambling Site

Michael Gaughan’ South Point casino in Las Vegas has launched Realgaming.com in Nevada. It is the third company in the state to go live with real-money online gambling in...

Published February 24, 2014

Gibraltar Gambling Exec Criticizes UK Gambling Laws

Peter Howitt, CEO of the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association criticized new UK laws on online gambling in a recent editorial. Howitt said the new rules will deal a...

Published February 24, 2014

Virgin Casino Goes Online in New Jersey Without Poker

Virgin Casino was one of the last of New Jersey’s 14 online gambling sites to make a real push for players. But Virgin officials for the site say that...

Published February 24, 2014

Foxwoods Launches Free-to-Play Online Gambling

Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino announced a free-to-play gambling platform for smart phones and computers. Connecticut does not allow real-money online wagering, but the casino certainly seems to be preparing...

Published February 24, 2014

Netherlands OKs Remote Gaming

Dutch ministers have passed the first hurdle in adding online gaming to the country’s menu of wagers. The betting will center around lottery and sports wagers.

Published February 24, 2014

UK Gambling Drops

Gambling dropped by 2 percent in the UK in 2013 according to a UK Gambling Commission report, but online gambling showed signs of growth.

Published February 24, 2014

First Nations Going it Alone

Two Saskatchewan Indian tribes aren’t waiting for the province to sell them economic revitalization via gaming, now that the opposition party is opposed to Premier Brad Wall’s (l.) plan....

Published February 24, 2014

Oklahoma Tribe Drops Online Poker Site

The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes in Oklahoma have dropped ties to PokerTribes.com which had been seen as a way to bring online poker to the state. Reports point to...

Published February 24, 2014

Italy Could Ban Gaming Ads

The Italian Senate has approved a ban all gaming-related ads on television and radio. The legislation is now in the hands of the House of Representatives.

Published February 24, 2014

Vancouver Scrutinizes Former BCLC Boss

The provincial government is looking into possible conflicts of interest in the case of former B.C. lottery chief Michael Graydon (l.). Graydon recently accepted a job as president of...

Published February 24, 2014

Caesars, KGM Sign Online Deal

Caesars Interactive Entertainment has signed an agreement with KGM Gaming under which KGM will provide its server and suite of games for Caesars online casinos in New Jersey.

Published February 24, 2014

Ladbrokes Closing Betting Shops

With local governments in the UK demanding more powers to limit the spread of betting shops, industry giant Ladbrokes has decided it may have overbuilt. It plans to ax...

Published February 24, 2014

GTECH to Acquire Probability PLC

GTECH SpA has agreed to acquire mobile gaming company Probability PLC for £18 million in a deal approved by the Probability board.

Published February 24, 2014

Caesars Buys Israeli Social Game Business

Caesars Interactive has purchased Israeli-based social gaming business Pacific Interactive continuing its expansion into the free-to-play market.

Published February 24, 2014

PokerStars Gets Bulgarian License

PokerStars has become the first online poker site to be licensed under Bulgaria’s new gaming laws. They are the third online gambling site to be licensed in the country.

Published February 24, 2014

Spain Weighs Online Expansion

Spain’s top regulatory body had drafted an order that would expand the online market by adding slot machines and exchange betting. The industry is struggling mightily with the weak...

Published February 24, 2014

Poll Finds Support for States Regulating Online Gambling

A new poll by the Coalition for Consumer and Online Protections finds most Americans feel online gambling should be left up to the states to approve or disapprove and...

Published February 24, 2014

Louisiana, Mississippi Reject Online Gambling

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (l.) has penned an editorial stating his opposition to online gaming and to fight any move to allow online gambling in the state. In neighboring...

Published February 24, 2014

Analyzing Christie’s Online Tax Projection

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie projected that online gambling would bring $160 million to the state in tax revenue in this year’s fiscal budget. That actual figure is likely...

Published February 24, 2014